Cabernet Franc IGT Toscana

Ampeleia
Italy
Tuscany
2021

100% Cabernet Franc, this is part of Ampeleia's 'Monovarietali' project, highlighting single varieties and single vineyards whose special characteristics precluded them from blending in other wines. The grapes are sourced from a single parcel called "Vigna all'Asina," This vineyard sits at 500 meters above sea level. Fruit was harvested in the beginning of October at yields of 30 hl/ha. Vinification is part carbonic (20% whole cluster) and the rest destemmed. Macerations lasted around 2 weeks.  Aged 9 months in cement tanks. 

93 points
"The 2021 Cabernet Franc is a pretty, fruity red done in a style that emphasizes savoriness, thanks to the generous use of stems. This mid-weight, fragrant Franc is more Loire Valley than tv1aremma. Dark cherry, game, rose petals and dried herbs linger on the bright finish. Give it a good bit of air to open. "
Antonio Galloni,
Vinous Media
August 2023
91 points
"The Ampeleia 2021 Cabernet Franc shows those special winemaking aromas that come from fermentation and skin contact. They give this wine a truthful and variety-driven personality. The fruit is front and center and there are no extra bells and whistles. Dark cherry is followed by potting soils and tobacco leaf."
Monica Larner,
Wine Advocate
Jun 22, 2023
90 points
"Ripe, this red offers macerated cherry, plum, fruitcake, Mediterranean scrub and green olive flavors. Broad, with loam and light tannins on the finish. "
Bruce Sanderson,
Wine Spectator
Web-Only 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB6276-21
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Cabernet Franc
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic